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### SMX Options tab

Machine Options dialog box - Options tab

Use the Options tab to execute various TCU (Tracker Control Unit) options and configure communication and other parameters. TCU options are also available as menu items.

TCU Options - This area allows you to execute the following options:

- Closure - Opens the Closure window. See the "Using the Closure Window" topic.

- Home - Point your laser tracker to the home position.

- Log Off - Logs off the SMX Tracker.

- Log On - Logs on to the SMX Tracker.

- Motors On - Engages the horizontal and vertical tracker head motors in order to allow manual tracker head movement.

- Motors Off - Releases the horizontal and vertical tracker head motors in order to stop manual tracker head movement.

- Operational Checks - See "Performing Operational Checks".

- TrackerPad - Displays the TrackerPad dialog box to setup the Faro Laser Tracker. For details, see your Faro Tracker documentation.

- Wake Up - Allows you to set a time to turn the laser on.

TCU Options are more readily available from the Tracker toolbar and menu.

IP Address - Specifies the IP address of your Laser Tracker controller (default 128.128.128.100).

Update Interval - Specifies the time in milliseconds the system checks the levels and makes any updates.

Vector Interval -

Vector Distance - This defines the distance that you need to move the T-Probe/Reflector from the hit location before the software takes a "Pulled Hit".

Example showing vector distance and movement

"Pulled Hit" - Changes the vector to that of the line between the location where you first depress the hit button (at the "Normal Hit" location) to the location where you release the hit button. This line must be longer than the Use Vector Distance to successfully register a "Pulled Hit".

"Normal Hit" - A "Normal Hit" is taken when you press and release the hit button in the same location.

Vector Option - Choose one of these vector options:

- Use Vector Distance - Allows you to establish the vector using a "Pulled Hit".

- Use Last IJK - Uses the same IJK vector values of the last measured point.

- No vector - When this option is selected, you are able to produce scan data when you press and hold a button on the T-Probe.

Automatic Closure Window check box - When this check box is selected, the Closure window automatically opens when the reflector is very close to the home position (the nest).